All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Paper Planet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MARCH 16-17: Let your imagination run wild in a world made of paper! Children and families are invited to create a beautiful world inside a forest of tall cardboard trees, using only paper, tape, and their imaginations.
Family Fun Event at Lucky Art Crayonlogy in Montclair
MARCH 16: Entry ticket includes soft play area access, games, face painting, digital photobooth with balloon backdrop, food, drinks, and 1 raffle ticket.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans at SkyPark in Sky Forest
MARCH 9-17: Enjoy St. Paddy's Day themed festivities, food and beverage, special prizes, entertainment, Seamus the Leprechaun, live music, and more.ย
Open Houses at Fairmont Schools
SELECT DATES, MARCH 7-21: Learn about the Fairmont academic programs, co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities. Plus, speak to representatives from their summer camp and summer school programs.
Disney Princess โ The Concert in Anaheim
MARCH 22 & 23 For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars.
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County
MARCH 22 - APRIL 7: Bubblefest is an immersive science inspired festival with scientifically sudsy activities for kids of all ages.
Kids Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
MARCH 23: A full day of fun featuring BMX stunt riders, yoyo masters, and more!
Ballet Folklรฒrico de Los รngeles in Long Beach
MARCH 23: A joyful mix of folklorico, dance, and storytelling from both sides of the border. Set to traditional songs, as well as celebrating the music of Selena and Jenni Rivera.
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 23-24: The International Children's Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the amazing talents of children of many cultures. The festival features cultural presentations and performances by children. Plus, meet and greets with favorite ocean characters.
The University of Wonder and Imagination at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
MARCH 23-24: Take part in this interactive theater experience with Professor Bamberg who'll be your guide on a magical learning journey. The choices the audience makes will create a unique course. You'll engage with lecturers, choose choose your study subjects, enter themed rooms, solve puzzles, and unlocking your magical powers as you go.ย
Family Fun: Wordplay at OCMA
MARCH 23, 2024: Create your own comic strips playing with words and drawings to discover your own personal comic style.
Wonka Movie Night at San Diego Air & Space Museum
MARCH 23: Experience the magic ofย Wonka, enjoy various Wonka candies at the concession stand, receive a complimentary bag of popcorn, free water and lemonade.
Open House at Art Backyard in Irvine
MARCH 24: Join Art Backyard for an Open House event and explore a showcase of students' projects featuring a captivating Cardboard City. Enjoy a presentation and participate in hands-on workshops for kids.
Sheep Shearing Day & Fiber Arts Festival at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
April 5: Watch and learn as demonstrators shear sheep and goats. Learn about spinning, creating, and crafting with wool and other fibers.
Tuff Nutterz Bounce Course in South El Monte
MARCH 29 - APRIL 7: Tuff Nutterz obstacle courseย is a 1000-foot-long supersized inflatable maze packed with more than 30 fun and challenging obstacles to complete, including numerous slides, climbing walls, hanging rails, balance balls and more.
Toddler Treks in Newport Beach
EVERY FRIDAY, MARCH: Bring your little ones to learn about Upper Newport Bay, includes story time, age-appropriate hike, and a themed craft. Each week will focus on a different topic.
Dinosaurs Dynamite at the Palos Verde Performing Arts
MARCH 30: Enjoy a family musical that will take you back in time with to adventure with the dinosaurs! The 75-minute live show starts with singing paleontologists and then the theater will transform into a glow-in-the-dark puppet theater.
Sheep Shearing Festival at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
MARCH 30-31: Get a close-up view of how sheep are shorn and how wool is processed. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, visit the farm to feed the sheep, see sheep dog herding demos, make crafts, and enjoy lamb-themed dishes.
Spring Camp at Los Alamitos Community Center
APRIL 1-5: Campers (ages 5-12) may sign up by the day or week. 9 a.m. โ 4 p.m., with extended care, 7 a.m. โ 6 p.m.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents Magic Strings
MARCH 22 - APRIL 7: Enjoy a show full of magic and journey through the history of Bob Baker Marionette Theater. You'll see a whole crew of marionettes like Jack Frost and Chili Dog who haven't performed in several decades!
Berry Bonanza at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
APRIL 6-7: Join them for a day filled with juicy strawberries and blackberries. Talented chefs craft culinary delights featuring Tanaka Farm strawberries and blackberries. Enjoy berry-infused desserts and savory dishes with a berry twist.ย
Central Valley Pet & Reptile Expo at OC Fair & Event Center
APRIL 6-7: Enjoy a day of exotic reptiles including lizards, snakes, arachnids, frogs, and more. Vendors will be displaying some of these animals and providing information about them.
Grand Reopening at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro
APRIL 6-20: Discover exciting free events for all ages, explore our renovated gift shop and visitor center, dive into our interactive exhibits, and meet our 50+ seal and sea lion patients.
Garden Adventure & Spring Fling in Long Beach
APRIL 6: Join Adventures to Dreams Enrichment for a free garden adventure with hands-on gardening enrichment activities Lunch & snacks will be provided.
Family Festival: Celebrating Getty Gardens
APRIL 7: Explore the Getty Center during the interactive family festival. Decorate crowns with cardboard flowers, participate in live model drawing workshops, and enjoy Hawaiian music and dance through the Center.ย
Twinkle Time at Soka Performing Arts Center
APRIL 7: Twinkle is coming to Soka Performing Arts Center to perform her bilingual pop/rock/hip-hop family concert!ย Performing her original songs from her award winning albums in both English and Spanish, Twinkleโs distinct vocals, dazzling costumes and high-energy dancing create a fun-filled Kidzapalooza extravaganza for the entire family!
Art Steps Spring Break Camps
March 25-29, April 1-5, April 8-12: Start each day of Spring Break with the joy of ART! The Art Steps Classic Clay camp allows students to both draw and learn foundational sculpting methods that transform materials. Hours: 9 am - 12 pm each morning Monday - Friday, during this weeklong workshop.
Laguna Playhouse Acting and Improv Camp – Spring Break
APRIL 8-12: Students, ages 4-19, will learn to play and build self-confidence using text and improv games. The camp will culminate in a showcase for friends and family.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
SECOND THURSDAYS, APRIL 11 - AUGUST 8: Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time.
Movie Fridays at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
APRIL 12: Enjoy a free outdoor film series every second Friday of the month from April through June. Event includes photo ops, complimentary popcorn, and DJ before the film starts.
Movie Fridays on Third Street Promenade: High School Musical in Santa Monica
APRIL 12: Enjoy a night of sign-along fun and nostalgia. Dress up as your favorite High School Musical character and snap some photos at themed booths, enjoy complimentary snacks and goodies. Before the movie starts watch a Q&A with Bart Johnson (aka Coach Bolton from the movie)!
Kids Krazy Krafts Day at International Printing Museum in Carson
APRIL 13: Join the Printing Museum for a creative day of printing and crafts for the whole family including paper marbling, letterpress printing, screen printing, and more.
Kids Fun Zone 2.0 at Anaheim Town Square
APRIL 13: Enjoy a Spring afternoon with activities, performances, face painting, storytelling, and more. Let kids craft gardening pots, listen to Cool Beans Band, and transform into springtime creatures with painting artist!
Dinosaur Encounters Sensory Friendly Show at the Natural History Museum in LA
APRIL 13: Fun, educational, and interactive, 20-minute presentation featuring life-size dinosaur puppets. Each presenter focuses on a different topic, including theories on dinosaur behavior, extinction, adaptation, and the relationship between birds and dinosaurs.ย
Gyotaku at the Birch Aquarium
APRIL 13: Practice this traditional Japanese art technique and scientific practice! Since the 1800s, Japanese fishers have used gyotaku (pronounced Gee-oh-tak-oo) to record the size and species of their catches.
Robo-Tech Fest in Long Beach with Shared Science
APRIL 14: Shared Science is hosting their annual Robo-Tech Festival in celebration of National Robotics Week at Long Beach City College (LAC Campus). Parents and children of all ages are invited to participate in short, fun workshops that explore STEM topics.
Drum Tao at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts
APRIL 14: Enjoy the 30th anniversary of Drum Tao with performances and melodies that merge Wadaiko drums and Japanese flutes and harps.ย
Spring Fling – Guinea Pig Adoption & Education Event at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
APRIL 15: Join in for a day of fun, learning, and love dedicated to all things Guinea Pig! Meet a variety of adorable guinea pigs available for adoption through SoCal Guinea Pig Rescue and learn everything you need to know about providing a loving and healthy environment for your new pet.ย Fun activities for the whole family, including guinea pig-themed crafts and more.
Free Tuesday at Descanso Gardens (and Ticket Release Dates)
THIRD TUESDAYS: Visit Descanso Gardens for free on the third Tuesday of each month. Free Tuesday tickets will be released on the first day of each month (or first Monday if the first day falls on a weekend).
Driverโs Day: Pato OโWard | Kids Free All Day at Petersen Automotive Museum
APRIL 18: Join Petersen Museum for Pato Day! At this special event you'll hear from the renowned professional driver, Pato O'Ward, there will be photo opportunities and activities for kids to celebrate motorsports and the accomplishments of a true racing icon.ย
Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets
APRIL 18: Free to the public, the evening is a preview of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach featuring freestyle motocross, pit stop competitions, a car show, beer garden, live music and more!
Movies in the Park: Encanto at El Modena Park in Orange
APRIL 19: Bring your picnic basket, chairs and blanket and enjoy a night with a free movie under the stars.
Healthy Kids Day with YMCA Orange County
APRIL 20: Bring the whole family along for YMCA's Healthy Kids Day & Summer Kick-Off event. Activities include fitness demos, bounce house, inflatable obstacle courses, LEGO STEM activities, fitness challenges, food, drinks, and vendors.
Wild for the Planet – Celebrating Earth Day at LA Zoo
APRIL 20-21: Celebrate Earth Day with fun, inspiring activities, entertainment, and presentations. Enjoy nature-inspired entertainment such as musical and dance performances, book readings, and art demonstrations with our community cultural partners.
Strawberry Street Fair at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
APRIL 20-21: Join Tanaka Farms for a day filled with strawberry-infused delights and festive activities. Watch culinary artisans showcase the versatility of strawberries - from succulent desserts to savory dishes.
Rover 2-Day Camp (STEM Explorers) at OCC Planetarium
APRIL 20-21: Children (grades 7-12)will be able to get creative and explore engineering while they build rovers from scratch with LEGOs during OCC Planetarium's robotics competition. They will watch their ideas come to life as they design, construct, code, and compete with their creations. This camp requires commitment for both Saturday and Sunday, each day will comprise of different tasks that build on each other.ย
Earth Day Celebration at Eaton Canyon in Pasadena
APRIL 20: Enjoy a day of Earth Day crafts, games, and download the "Agents of Discovery" app to complete missions and collect prizes!
Family Workshop: Spring Flower Printed Socks
APRIL 20: Spend the morning natural dyeing with flowers collected from the grounds at The Huntington. Participants will utilize the flowers potent natural color to create vibrant prints on cotton socks and will learn the accessible, fun technique of eco-printingโcreating lasting prints with plant materialโand each participant will leave with their own colorfully printed pair of socks.
Peacock Day at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden
april 20: Celebrate the beautiful peacock at the LA Arboretum. Enjoy interactive activities including discovery tables, guided peacock walk, colorful crafts, DIY face painting, complimentary photo booth, and more.
Earth Day Chalkfest on the LA Waterfront
APRIL 20: Create family-friendly art with an Earth Day theme. Free chalk will be provided or bring your own biodegradable chalk. Activities include a succulent plant activity (while supplies last) and games.
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